1. Pack your kite

First things first, you need a kite. The National Trust has pulled together this handy guide to making your own, a fun activity to do as a family…or you could just buy one!

2. Stand out from the clouds

Flowers in the garden in August at Llanerchaeron (Image: National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra)

Make sure your kite stands out as it soars the skies by adding some DIY decoration. Why not pick out the colours and patterns of your chosen kite flying location, such as the flowers at Bodnant Garden and Llanerchaeron . Or if floral isn’t your thing, why not base it on Erddig ’s loveable Shires, Jerry and Claire or the rare red squirrels at Plas Newydd House and Gardens ?

3. Get some wind in your sails

Wind is the one thing you can’t fly a kite without. Beach locations like Gower and Stackpole are perfect places to pick up the sea breeze. And if you can’t get your kite off the ground, you can always just take in the stunning views.

4. Have some space

A view of the landscape park and countryside surrounding Newton House and Dinefwr (Image: National Trust Images/David Noton)

To get a good run up with your kite and to avoid tangling strings, you need plenty of space. There are 800 acres of playground at Dinefwr and oodles of room in the grounds of Tredegar House and Gardens .

5. Reach for the skies

Chirk Castle (Image: National Trust Images/Joe Wainwright)

How high can you fly? Challenge the family to see who can fly their kite the highest. Use the towering heights of Chirk or Penrhyn Castle ’s turrets as your measure.

Remember, you should avoid flying kites in heavy rain and storms, so if the weather does takes a turn for the worse there are lots more playdate ideas and a jammed pack schedule of events at nationaltrust.org.uk/wales . Share your experience using #11playdates